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Reinhard Bütikofer, MEP
DIN event on "Trade and International Standardization" in Brussels
( 2019-10-11 ) More than 60 stakeholders from the European Parliament, the European Commission, Permanent Representations and associations accepted DIN’s invitation to a discussion on “Trade and international standardization” on 9 October in Brussels. The event was held under the patronage of Reinhard Bütikofer, Member of the European Parliament (Greens/EFA). In his opening statement, Mr. Bütikofer, who among other duties is Chair of the European Parliament’s Delegation for Relations with the People’s Republic of China, emphasized the essential role of standardization in the European Union's foreign trade policy. According to Bütikofer, other leading industrial nations such as China and the United States have recognized the importance of technical standards and are utilizing them as a strategic instrument. He referred to a newly published Report by the former Prime Minister of Sweden, Carl Bildt, on standardization for the global competitiveness of the EU in the digital age, a report for which Mr. More
Participants in the first meeting of the steering committee on 1 August 2019 founded a steering group for the development of a Standardization Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence.
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Setting the course for the AI Roadmap
( 2019-08-02 ) German Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWi), German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and leading figures from industry, politics, science and representatives of civil society found steering group On August 1, leading figures from industry, politics, science and representatives of civil society, together with the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWi) and the German Institute for Standardization (DIN), founded a steering group for the Standardization Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence (AI), thus paving the way for the expansion of Germany as an AI hub. Prof. Wolfgang Wahlster, Chief Executive Advisor of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI), will be the head of the steering group. There is a need for action when it comes to transferring research results into applications, building trust and being able to articulate AI applications clearly. Standards and specifications play a central role when addressing these issues and will ... More
DIN and SAE present new terminology standard for automated vehicles
( 2019-06-03 ) SAE International and the German Institute for standardization (DIN) announce the new specification DIN SAE SPEC 91381 “Terms and definitions related to testing of automated vehicle technologies”. For the first time, DIN and SAE International have teamed up to develop a bilingual (German/English) specification on automated vehicle technologies. As Automated Vehicle (AV) research and development intensifies and nears projected commercialization, various industry stakeholders have expressed the need to establish a common language and understanding among industry stakeholders, particularly with regard to the latest technological developments around AV testing. In the current discussion on automated driving, specific terms such as “controlled environment” or “scenario” are frequently misrepresented or used in multiple contexts. Terms also differ among countries and even within them. The DIN SAE specification contains terms and definitions related to the testing of automated vehicles. More
V.l.n.r.: Prof. Knut Blind (TU Berlin), Dr. Thomas Zielke (BMWi) und Rüdiger Marquardt (DIN)
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More influence on standards than on laws
( 2019-05-28 ) According to companies' own estimation, the standardization process, with the opportunity to develop the associated standards, is a more viable channel than legislation for companies wishing to input their technological know-how. This is one of the key results of the seventh “German standardization panel”. What is more, the companies questioned rated national standardization higher than both European standardization and national and EU legislation when it comes to transparency, openness, neutrality, effectiveness, efficiency and coherence. For DIN, the positive results confirm the standardization process and the valuable work carried out by the 34,500 experts from industry, research, consumer protection and the public sector who contribute their knowledge to the development of standards and specifications. Each year, the Department of Innovation Economics at the Technical University Berlin (TU Berlin) carries out a survey on standardization. Some 900 companies took part in the ... More
Information Technology standardization ISO/IEC JTC 1 explores emerging areas
( 2019-05-24 ) During the second week of May, ISO/IEC JTC 1 held its 34th plenary meeting in Lahaina, Maui, USA.. The meeting in Lahaina brought together more than 70 experts from 18 countries to discuss developments and plan new work programs across many aspects of the Information Technology standardisation landscape. Constituted in 1987 as the first joint committee of both IEC and ISO, JTC 1 is now made up of experts from 33 countries and has published 3181 standards in the field of Information Technology, with 544 currently under development. Originally publishing standards in areas such as “Coded Character Sets” under sub-committee (SC) 2 and “Telecommunications and Information Exchange between Systems” under SC 6, JTC 1 has always kept pace with technology developments. JTC 1 has adopted its work program to the current technologies and technology trends and continues to focus on standards that build a foundation for the digitization of the technologies standardized across other committees ... More
DIN to develop AI standardization roadmap
( 2019-05-14 ) DIN is currently beginning the process of drafting an Artificial Intelligence roadmap. The aim is to act quickly to create a framework for action for standardization that will strengthen the global competitiveness of German industry and make European values the global benchmark. The standardization roadmap will provide an overview of existing standards and specifications dealing with aspects of AI, and also make recommendations in areas where it sees a need for action. It is being developed by stakeholders from business, science, government and civil society. DIN is orchestrating this dialogue as a neutral platform. The roadmap will play an important role in asserting Germany’s position at the European and international level. It is a step that will implement the AI strategy of the Federal Republic, for field of action no. 10, as outlined in the strategy document, expressly deals with “Setting standards”. The roadmap is being developed in an open and transparent process. More
Ensuring AI quality
( 2019-03-29 ) Newly published: DIN SPEC 92001-1 on the quality of AI modules Just in time for the Hanover Fair, DIN presented the new DIN SPEC 92001-1, Artificial Intelligence – Life Cycle Processes and Quality Requirements – Part 1: Quality Metamodel. This DIN SPEC aims to ensure the quality of AI throughout its entire life cycle using a uniform concept. To this end, it defines a quality metamodel that comprises and combines all key aspects of AI quality. Special focus is placed on the individual phases in the life cycle of AI modules; these can have certain quality requirements assigned to them. Particularly in the conception and development stages, for example, it is important to prevent bias when information is processed. In addition, the metamodel identifies the three quality pillars that are the goals central to quality assurance: functionality and performance, robustness and comprehensibility. It also establishes the components of an AI module that are relevant to its quality, such as ... More
Pioneering Industrie 4.0
( 2019-03-28 ) Introduction of DIN SPEC 92222, Reference Model for Industrial Cloud Federation DIN SPEC 92222 Reference Model for Industrial Cloud Federation, completed in time for the Hanover Fair, was presented to guests in Hall 8, Stand E30. This specification has sparked a great deal of interest among experts involved in Industrie 4.0. It specifies requirements for standardized communication between machines or edge components and the centralized IT infrastructure. It also addresses communication across company boundaries between different cloud systems. DIN SPEC 92222 thereby contributes to ensuring that the flow of data is manufacturer independent and gives innovations and data-driven Industrie 4.0 business models a coherent framework. DIN SPEC 92222 unifies many stakeholders In Industrie 4.0, machines or systems operators have to make their equipment data available to many external companies; for example, in order to predict maintenance times as accurately as possible or enable billing ... More
Wandbrand verschönert Haus der Normung mit Motiv „Abseits der Norm“
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Street art project at DIN Plaza
( 2019-01-07 ) Berlin artists from the "Wandbrand" collective were invited to spray paint the usually gray façade of DIN's main building with colourful versions of the Berlin Bear. The artwork by street artists Damian Yves Rohde (DYR) and Till Jürgens can be viewed until the end of January, when renovation of DIN’s main offices begins. This project is supported by WANDELISM, a group of 150 Berlin artists which has already made a name for itself. The graffiti will add a splash of colour to the DIN Plaza, at least for a while. Damian Yves Rohde, who designed the picture, explains: "Our motive is 'Beyond the norm'. We are trying to show that standards and artistic freedom can co-exist, and even provide a welcome contrast". It took the artists two days to complete their work. Ready for new challenges DIN's 50-year old building in Berlin-Tiergarten is being renovated and will be provided with a new, brighter façade. An open-plan office design is also being introduced. "This renovation exemplifies ... More
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DIN/DKE’s participation in the “International Symposium on Standardization Strategy and Policy in the Future” and bilateral meeting with Dr. Tian Shihong
( 2018-12-14 ) The “International Symposium on Standardization Strategy and Policy in the Future” hosted by the China State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) took place in Beijing on the 28th of November. Over 300 stakeholders from SAMR, Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), Chinese standardization expert committees, research institutes, academia and various industry sectors participated in this event. In the context of defining and implementing the Chinese standardization strategy, and promoting the research project “China Standards 2035”, among other guests, DIN and DKE have been invited to speak about the German standardization strategy and the strategy of Industry 4.0 standardization. DIN and DKE have also participated as panelists in the discussions on “Standards Facilitating SMEs’ Development” and “Standards Facilitating Trade”. Through such practical exchanges with our Chinese colleagues, both sides get to better understand the others countrie´s standardization system and the ... More
